HS Code 640620
6-digit classification for Outer Soles and Heels, of Rubber…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof : Outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics
Also searched as: rubber soles, plastic soles, outsoles, heel pieces, sole units, shoe soles
Classification
How 640620 breaks down
Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles
Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof
Outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics
Short answer
What HS code 640620 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 640620 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics; often searched as rubber soles, plastic soles, outsoles. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 640620?
Buyers sourcing outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 640620 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 640620
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 640620 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 6406
Other HS codes under 6406
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof". If 640620 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 640620: common questions
What is HS code 640620?
HS code 640620 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof : Outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics". The first two digits (64) are the chapter — Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles — and digits 3-4 (6406) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 640620?
Common products classified under 640620 include rubber soles, plastic soles, outsoles, heel pieces, sole units, shoe soles and similar items matching outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 640620?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 640620 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (640620) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 64
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